Sunday, November 23, 2008

Sunday 23 November 2008

Kostner and Joubert win Cup of Russia

Italy's Carolina Kostner and Brian Joubert of France won the Cup of Russia on Saturday, the fifth leg of the ISU Grand Prix series at Moscow's Khodynka Ice Palace.
  • FOOTBALL - ITALY
    Juventus brimming with confidence ahead of Inter trip
    Probably the biggest match in Europe this weekend: Juventus up against champions and hosts Inter Milan in San Siro. Juve's Brazilian forward Amauri is convinced his team can more than match Inter.
  • FOOTBALL - FRANCE
    French leaders Lyon test Parisian resurgence
    Paris Saint Germain's resurgence will be tested to the full this weekend when Paul Le Guen's side have the unenviable task of hosting champions Lyon in what is being billed as a Parc des Princes 'clasico'.
  • FIGURE SKATING
    France's Joubert leading on Moscow ice
    Brian Joubert of France and Japan's Fumie Suguri took charge of the fifth round of the ISU Grand Prix at the Khodynka ice palace in Moscow.
  • DAVIS CUP
    Feliciano Lopez saves the day for Spain
    David Nalbandian gave Argentina the lead in the Davis Cup final after an easy win over David Ferrer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, only for Spanish replacement Feliciano Lopez to level the score with a surprise 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 win over Juan Martin Del Potro.
  • SAILING
    Leader Loïck Peyron crosses the equator
    The stubborn leader of the Vendée Globe race Loïck Peyron passed the equator Friday on his Gitana-Eighty boat. The ranking in the rest of the pack remained unchanged as all skippers eagerly awaited fresher South Atlantic winds.
  • GOLF
    Aussie Hull maintains LPGA lead
    Aussie Katherine Hull fired a one-under par 71 in the second round on Friday to maintain her lead at the season-ending LPGA ADT Championship.
  • FOOTBALL - ENGLAND
    Arsenal hit back at disgruntled Gallas
    French defender William Gallas will be taking no part in Arsenal's trip to Manchester City on Saturday after voicing criticism of his teammates. The Frenchman was reportedly stripped of the captaincy and fined by the London club.
  • DAVIS CUP
    Spain set for Argentina clash, without Nadal
    Spain's top player David Ferrer, ranked 12, will face Argentina's most experienced, David Nalbandian, in the Davis Cup opener on Friday. Lopez will face ninth-ranked Juan Martin del Potro in the second of the opening singles.
  • FOOTBALL - ENGLAND
    Wenger calls on FIFA to probe player withdrawals
    As key players withdrew from international friendlies this week to be on form for club matches, Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger wants FIFA and UEFA to investigate the old club vs country debate.
  • CYCLING
    Rotterdam wins nod to host 2010 Tour de France departure
    The 97th edition of the Tour de France will push off from Rotterdam in July 2010, in what will be the fifth time a Dutch city has been selected as the event's starting point.
  • FOOTBALL
    Holland and England impress, Italy and Greece draw
    England's young generation beat Germany 2-1 to take its fifth straight win. The Mannschaft was defeated for the first time in Berlin since 1973. Elsewhere, Holland were impressive 3-1 winners over Sweden, and Italy drew 1-1 with Greece.
  • FOOTBALL
    Maradona enjoys win in first match as Argentina coach
    Argentina enjoyed a 1 to 0 victory over Scotland with an early Maxi Rodriguez goal. It was the first match for former star Diego Maradona as new football coach for Argentina. In other friendly games, England beat Germany 2-1.
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